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Databases and Spreadsheets at the ACCC

   
 
     
Spreadsheet Applications
 

A spreadsheet is a rectangular grid used to collect and calculate data. It is basically an electronic version of an accountant's ledger book. It allows you to figure totals, calculate formulas, sort information, and translate the information in a spreadsheet into graphs. It can also be used as a database manager to keep track of information that can be held in a list, such as client/customer information or employee records.

Microsoft Excel
Excel is part of MicroSoft Office; it is available on all Windows PCs in the ACCC public labs, and in ACCC Server Services.
materials for intro to MS Excel seminar
materials for intermediate MS Excel seminar
Microsoft's Excel home page

Corel Quattro
Quattro Pro is part of Corel WordPerfect Office; it is available on all Windows PCs in the ACCC public labs, and in ACCC Server Services.
WordPerfect Office Home page
 
     
Database Management System
 

A database is a collection of information that is organized into

  • fields (a single piece of information)
  • records (one complete set of fields)
  • and files (a collection of records)

in a particular way so that you can use a database management system to quickly select individual pieces of data.

Microsoft Access
Access is part of MicroSoft Office; it is available on all Windows PCs in the ACCC public labs, and in ACCC Server Services.
materials for intro to MS Access seminar
materials for intermediate MS Access seminar
Microsoft's Access home page
Lotus Notes
ACCC Lotus Notes home page
 

 


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